Jerusalem Grill
Last inspected: May 14, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Jerusalem Grill has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The latest inspection on file is from May 14, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 14, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.113// OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE PREP COOLERS AND STORED ON DRYING RACKS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
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May 12, 2025
Reinspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3)**P**--OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2616913 DATED 5/5/2025: (48) 4-302.14 - OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED QAC TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER OR QAC SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PAIR WITH QAC TEST STRIPS THAT ARE ON SITE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A)**PF**--OBSERVED MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN FACILITY. SUMMARY POSTED FROM MAY 13, 2024 AND NOVEMBER 19, 2024. MOST RECENT INSPECTION #2616913 WAS 5/5/25. INSTRUCTED TO POST MOST RECENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED WITH TODAY'S SUMMARY DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-501.113// OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE PREP COOLERS AND STORED ON DRYING RACKS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
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May 5, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG-BOOK WITH NO SERVICE LOGS. LAST RECORDED SERVICE WAS PROVIDED 8/12/2024. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE OF ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG-BOOK WITH THE ADDRESS OF THE BUSINESS AND SERVICE REPORTS SHOWING DATES OF INSPECTION AND SHALL BE KEPT FOR TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (IDPH) LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE PREP COOLERS AND STORED ON DRYING RACKS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.
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Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerusalem Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerusalem Grill on file is from May 14, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerusalem Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jerusalem Grill.
Has Jerusalem Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerusalem Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerusalem Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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